Author: Sienark
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Guitars and Amps I Almost Purchased
Learning from what I didn’t purchase. I learn about guitars and amps by researching them, how quickly they sell, and their value. This process also “slows down” my GAS or Gear Acquisition Syndrome. Cheaper blogging about a guitar, bass, or amp then purchasing one 🙂 Beautiful Stella with Case for $60 Missed it. I was…
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Electric Bass Tips for Beginners
Just simple stuff today. A few things I learned about my Deltatone Bass from 2007 and my 2013 Peavey Vypyer VIP-1 amp. Moderately Deaf Bass Player Advice on Rattling Amp Take out your hearing aids. My Peavey Vyper VIP-1 and VIP-2 were both rattling on some low notes. Not a whole lot, just enough to…
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My Free 2009 Dean MLX Guitar
I love guitar stories, don’t you? Chris the Contractor Gave me Two Free Guitars Chris came over to finish tiling our kitchen. I asked: “Did you buy your daughter a guitar for high school?” He said: “No, but I have two guitars for you in my garage.” Twenty minutes later Chris walks up my front…
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In Praise of the Fender Play App
I wanted to write a bit of praise regarding the Fender Play App. Leap Year Fender Play App Special for $29 While my wife and I were traveling on a trip, I noticed that Fender Play was on sale during a February 29 for $29. It was a “leap year” (2024) and Fender was running…
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Can a Beginner Bass Guitar Player Jam Easily to the Blues?
The answer is “yes”. At least it was yes for me. I have been playing guitar for 2-3 hours a day and felt the urge to beat a beginner used bass. So then of course I started learning how to play a big of electric bass. And then, I started simple jamming to blues and…
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A Saturday Guitar Day in Chicago, IL USA
Just another happy summer day of interacting with people who play, study, or sell guitars. John Studebaker and Earl Howell at City Newsstand, Chicago, IL Today is August 24. I am so glad my wife suggested we do coffee and blues at City Newsstand near Six Corners in Chicago, IL. Visit the City News Cafe…
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How to Keep Your Guitar From Sliding Down Your Leg for Ten Bucks
$10 dollars (U.S.) and my guitar doesn’t slip down my thigh anymore. Guitar Problems Have Solutions You can’t really solve a problem until you define it. As a beginner guitarist I play guitar sitting down. The guitar rests on my right thigh (I am right handed). My electric guitars kept sliding down my thigh whether…
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Intermediate Guitarists can Play Guitar in a Group with Others
Trust me, if you think you are an intermediate guitarist, visit a group of guitarist/musicians and play new songs with sheet music together. It’s a humbling experience. Old Town School of Folk Music “Americana Jam” is Incredible I am lucky that I live in Chicago, IL USA where I can attend/visit the Old Town School…
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Tune Your Guitar at 12th Fret and Open – Intonation
When I first saw the phrase guitar intonation I just skimmed past it not understanding. Now I understand more. “Guitarists Make Their Money Above the 12th Fret” This phrase seems to have a debate on the Internet. Whether you believe it or not, as you play past your 6 months or 1 year of being…